Breaking News, November 27 | Highlights

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said the state government was contemplating to recruit women in the fire services and may bring about certain changes in the existing rules for the purpose.

A court here has sentenced a man to 20 years in jail for raping a 13-year-old girl four years ago and also imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 on the convict. In 2020, the Gurugram Police arrested Mamnu Miyan, a native of West Bengal's South Dinajpur district for raping the girl.

A debt-ridden neighbour allegedly kidnapped and murdered an 11-year-old boy boy at Sultanpur, police said on Wednesday. The accused, Asif alias Sonu, demanded a ransom of Rs 5,00,000 for releasing Osama alias Sahil to repay his debts, Kotwali police station SHO Naradmuni Singh said.

Sri Lanka's newly-elected Parliament will take up two key debates next week, including one on the government's policy statement, the first such discussion under the National People's Power (NPP) government following its resounding victory in the November parliamentary election.

The debate on the government's policy statement, presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during the inaugural session, will occur on December 3 and 4, followed by a vote.

The ED on Wednesday said it arrested two Delhi-based importer brothers in a money-laundering case linked to alleged illegal foreign remittances worth more than Rs 4,800 crore made to Hong Kong and China.

Mayank Dang and Tushar Dang were taken into custody on November 25 in the national capital under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A local court has sent them to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till Thursday, the agency said.

UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak removes Jhansi medical college principal, suspends three staff members after tragic fire incident, said sources.

Fire breaks out in 15-storey residential building in south Mumbai; no injuries, said Civic officials. 

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangaswamy visits Promenade Beach and inquires about the security arrangements from the police due to continuous heavy rains.

 Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi presents 'President's Colours' to four Battalions of mechanised infantry in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. 

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams deployed in Thanjavur district as Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu coast.

An old house collapsed in Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai due to heavy rains earlier today.

Severe waves bring a buoy ashore at Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 

 Two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were held following an exchange of fire in Jalandhar, Punjab Police said on Wednesday. Both the criminals were facing many cases, including murder and extortion, they said, adding three weapons along with cartridges have been recovered from them. "Jalandhar Commissionerate Police (@CPJalandhar) apprehends two associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang in #Jalandhar after a hot chase and shootout," Punjab Police said in a post on X. "The police opened fire in retaliation after the suspects fired at them during the chase. The arrested individuals have multiple cases registered against them, including Extortion, Murder, Arms Act & NDPS Act," it said in a post on X.

Tamil Nadu: Continuous heavy rainfall has destroyed crops in several parts of Thanjavur district.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala High Court asked SIT investigating cases registered after the Hema committee report to appoint a Nodal Officer. Those who have received threat messages can complain to the nodal officer.

Chennai | Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin on his birthday visits to meet CM MK Stalin.

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla offered prayers at Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri.

 A truck plunged into the Hindon river in Budhana area here on Wednesday leaving two people dead and two others seriously injured, police said. Circle Officer Gajendra Pal Singh said the driver of the truck coming from Ludhiana in Punjab lost control over the vehicle and it fell into the river. "The truck driver, identified as Chote Lal, and a trader, Neel, were killed in the accident. Two other individuals, Javed and Ajay, the truck owners, sustained serious injuries," he added. The two injured individuals were rescued and rushed to hospital. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem

Fire in multi-storey building in Mumbai's Andheri area; no casualty, said Officials.

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry witnesses rough sea as the cyclonic storm, which is centered in the Bay of Bengal, move towards Tamil Nadu.

Five were dead and one injured after a car rammed into a truck on the Agra–Lucknow Expressway in the early hours of Wednesday. More details awaited.

Delhi: Toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river continues to remain high.

Uttar Pradesh: Security personnel present in Sambhal after an incident of stone pelting took place here when a survey team arrived to conduct a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid on 24th November.

Uttar Pradesh: A layer of fog envelops Lucknow reducing visibility. 

Heavy rains cause major flight disruptions at Chennai airport. Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for three more days in the state, starting today, when the deep depression in Bay of Bengal is likely to become a cyclonic storm.

Tamil Nadu: Due to continuous rainfall in the district, Tiruchirappalli District Collector Pradeep Kumar has announced a holiday for all schools & colleges in the district today.

Maharashtra | Mumbai city wakes up to a layer of smog lingering in the air.  

Australia's House of Representatives passes bill banning children younger than age 16 from social media, reports AP.

A layer of smog continues to cover Delhi. AQI of the national capital remains in 'very poor' category. Visuals from India Gate.